How Do The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650’s Prices Compare To Its 650cc Siblings?
We break down the Super Meteor 650’s prices, and the differences with the brand’s other 650cc bikes
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, the marque’s flagship cruiser, brings with it a list of firsts: an LED headlight, a USD fork (from Showa, no less), span-adjustable levers, and much more. Nevertheless, all good things come at a price, in this case starting from Rs 3,48,900 for the entry-level Astral variant, and going all the way up to Rs 3,78,900 for the top-shelf Celestial variant.
So how much costlier is it than the rest of its 650cc brethren? Let’s find out:
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Super Meteor 650 |
Continental GT 650 |
Interceptor 650 |
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Variant |
Price (ex-showroom, India) |
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Base |
Rs 3,48,900 |
Rs 3,05,624 |
Rs 2,88,815 |
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Mid |
Rs 3,63,900 |
Rs 3,14,038 |
Rs 2,97,229 |
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Top |
Rs 3,78,900 |
Rs 3,31,568 |
Rs 3,14,682 |
Let’s start off with the entry-level variants on all three bikes. The ex-showroom prices of the Interceptor 650’s base Canyon Red variant start at Rs 2,88,815, while the Continental GT 650’s base British Racing Green variant comes in at Rs 3,05,624. This makes the differences stand at Rs 60,029 for the Interceptor and Rs 43,276 for the Continental, both of which are substantial differences.
Moving on now to the mid-level variants, and the difference becomes Rs 49,862 and Rs 66,671 with the Continental’s Ventura Storm and Interceptor 650’s Downtown Drag variants, respectively. And finally, the top variant of the Super Meteor is 47,332 costlier than the Continental 650’s Mr Clean, and Rs 64,218 costlier than the Interceptor’s top Mark 2 variant variant.
So does that mean Royal Enfield’s flagship cruiser is only a rich boy’s toy? Well, not really. Go through our first ride review, and you’ll realise that save for the engine, the Super Meteor 650 is new from the ground up and offers a ‘true’ cruiser bike experience. Moreover, the overall fit and finish is a step above what we’re used to seeing on RE bikes so far. And as we’ve already mentioned, all good things come at a price!
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 User Reviews
- Perfect 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Very good looking and powerful bike, Nice experience, strong feel, Some mileage issue. This colour is very attractive. Back seat supporter is very helpful. I have more interesting accessories for this bike, like wind shield big foot pads stylish side mirror. Extra focus light etc. all over very positive result.Read More1
- I couldn’t seen ever bike like thisthis is not a bike this is a lion and i never seen bike like this and little bit costly but value for money and so comfortable riding and look very cool classy and fantastic the bike was full loaded and so power full engine and performance is so good and the speed was like cheetah so fast and quick so power full pick up thankyou Royal Enfield for the beastRead More4 1
- Light, Smooth and StylishI needed a bike with good mileage and easy service. The design looked good too. Picked this one after test rides. It felt lighter and smoother than the rest. I wanted something fuel-efficient and comfortable. Smooth riding, no problems so far. Starts quick and clutch is very light. The ride quality is excellent. Mileage is good, and the handling gives confidence. I get around 55+ km/l consistently. The eco-friendly side was an extra reason to buy it. It’s perfect for office goers or college students. Doesn’t demand much maintenance. I recommend it for anyone who rides often. Great mix of comfort, mileage, and control. Doesn’t break the pocket and runs smoothly.Read More2 3
- Effortless Control and ComfortI chose this model as it offered better mileage than others in same price. Also liked the upright sitting position, which helps during traffic rides. This one had everything I needed. Handles bumps easily, strong body. So far, rides are smooth. Clutch is light, brakes work fine, and suspension feels strong. Bit of vibration at top speed but okay. Starts easily, handles traffic well, and brakes are strong enough. Feels stable on highways too. Good for people who want a no-trouble bike. Mileage stays around 60 km/l and service cost is low. Overall, great value. Simple design, low maintenance, and good fuel economy. I wanted something long-lasting with steady mileage.Read More1
- Affordable Yet Feels PremiumBought this one because it fits my budget and comes from a trusted brand. I didn’t want to risk a new company model. Very comfortable even on long drives, and Handles traffic well, no heating issues. My riding experience has been satisfying. Starts quick, handles turns well, and stays stable even with a passenger. Engine feels refined and quick to respond. and vibes are stable even at higher speeds. I’d tell others to go for it if they want peace of mind. It’s not the fastest, but it’s steady, smooth, and very reliable daily use bike. Very responsive throttle and smooth clutch. Seats are soft, and suspension works well.Read More